I got this idea for this blog post last week. With a new baby on the way, I’ve been becoming more and more intentional with what I need and what I should buy. Plus, I’ve already watched the whole Kon Mari Series on Netflix. Anyone else? 😉
Three purses come to my mind. I haven’t used any of these purses in months. I am lately just using my coach tote bag. Click here for my Coach Tote Review!
I like my tote because I can easily carry my daily things plus anything extra: papers, small items I buy from store if I don’t want a bag, pregnancy snacks…
My tote has just been my go to bag for months.
I go to get my purses to make my video – “Purses I REGRET Buying,” and something magical happens. Each time I touch my bags I get a sense of joy!
Okay, maybe that was a bit of exaggeration but they did make me feel happy, and I thought… I can’t get rid of this yet!
So my purses I regret buying turned more into my purses I thought I regretted but actually might still use.
I know, it’s kind of crazy. So here are the 3 purses I might not have bought if I knew now what I know. 😉
Click here if you want to see my crazy video of purses I regret buying !
Coach Crossbody
-I absolutely love the color and design of this bag. I bought it at a Coach Factory Outlet in Nashville, TN. I love pockets! It has a big pocket in the front. It is perfect to slide things like you phone in! I actually did carry this purse for awhile. It did stain some from my blue jeans. However, the soap the Coach Factory Outlet gave me has really saved my bag. You can barely see the stain! (Go watch my video for a better look!)
My problem with this purse was it just wasn’t big enough for stuff I wanted to carry. It just ended up looking bulky. I thought for sure I could easily get rid of this purse. But after looking it over, I think I might use it again this spring and summer. With a baby on the way, this might be the perfect bag with a diaper bag!
2. Zebra Coach
–Any other Zebra print fans out there? Seriously I went through a huge zebra stage. Once again I thought this purse would be easy to get over. I don’t even own anything zebra print anymore. However, one look and my mind changed…. This purse is perfect for a nice event to go to! It is a stand out piece to add to a dress for an event!
-This bag has pockets on both sides, which I love! ;). You can carry it crossbody or by handle. I haven’t carried this bag in almost a year. Last time I tried, I just couldn’t fit in all my things. So maybe I’ll keep this around for that fancy event (I’ll probably never attend. 😉 ) Or I’ll become more minimalistic with my purse necessities.
3. Vera Bradley Marlo Satchel
-This purse is the most expensive bag I have ever bought! It was in between $300 and $350 dollars. I saved for months for this purse. The week after I bought it, it went on sale 50% off! I thought I was going to blow a fuse with my temper once I found out about the sale.
-The print is what won me over with this bag. I think it is the perfect mix of brown and gold! I really have only two downsides to this purse. One, it caves in. I guess I am super picky, but I hate when my purse looses its structure and just looks frumpy. Also it eventually causes lines of wrinkles to form in the leather. Second, you can’t just open the bag with one hand.
Let me explain. You’re in line at the grocery, you are trying to open your purse quickly to get your wallet out. However with this purse you have to use both hands to make sure the zipper is well aligned so it actually opens. I hate being the girl at the store balancing a purse on her knee and using both hands to open it. I like easy!
I have been considering carrying this purse again but then I am reminded how perfectly papers just slide into my tote.
While I have my loves and hates for these 3 purses, I just can’t get rid of them yet. I can’t tell them “thank you” and send them off. I think they still have some purpose to serve me.
If you want to see if I carry any of these bags anytime soon, go follow me on my Insta – gracefullyfashionable. I try to share my new fashion, faith, and any other favorites I have on there!
Keep finding those things that bring you joy!
~Gracefullyfashionable Britt
